CKJR
CKJR is a radio station in Wetaskiwin, Alberta broadcasting at 1440 AM owned by Stingray Group (formerly by Newcap Radio). The station currently broadcasts an Oldies format branded as W1440. CKJR broadcasts with a non-directional pattern during the daytime hours and a directional signal (using a three-tower array) during nighttime hours. CKJR is the only station in Canada broadcasting at 1440 AM.
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| City | Wetaskiwin, Alberta |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1440 kHz |
| Branding | W1440 |
| Slogan | Hits of the '50s, '60s and '70s! |
| Programming | |
| Format | Oldies |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Stingray Group |
| History | |
First air date | 1971 as CJOI |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B (regional) |
| Power | 10,000 watts |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www.w1440.com |
History
- The station started in 1971 as CJOI on 1440 kHz, with 1,000 watts power.
- In 1974, CJOI started using 10,000 watts power
- CJOI became CKJR in 1994 (new call appears in World Radio TV Handbook 1995)
- In 2002, Standard Broadcasting purchased stations and sold parts to Newcap Broadcasting and Rogers Communications.
- CJOI is now an FM radio station in Rimouski, Quebec.
- In late September, 2006, CKJR changed formats from Hot Country to Oldies, and a name change from Cat Country 1440 KJR to W1440, meaning Wetaskiwin 1440.
External links
- W1440
- CKJR AM history – Canadian Communications Foundation
- CKJR in the REC Canadian station database
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